No Man Is an Island by Thomas Merton
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- Pub. Date: December 2002
- 264pp
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: December 2002
- Publisher: Fall River Press
- Format: Hardcover, 264pp
- ISBN-13: 9780760738351
- ISBN: 0760738351
Synopsis
A recapitulation of his earlier work Seeds of Contemplation, this collection of sixteen essays plumbs aspects of human spirituality. Merton addresses those in search of enduring values, fulfillment, and salvation in prose that is, as always, inspiring and compassionate. “A stimulating series of spiritual reflections which will prove helpful for all struggling to...live the richest, fullest and noblest life” (Chicago Tribune).
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Meditations on certain basic verities of the spiritual life.
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Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk in the Cistercian Abbey of Gethsemani near Bardstown, Kentucky. He has been revered throughout the world for the depth and profundity of his thoughts on religion, reflection, and the world's possibilities since his best selling The Seven Story Mountain was published in 1948. His other works include The Sign of Jonas, New Seeds of Contemplation, Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander, The Way of Chuang Tza and Mystics and Zen Masters.
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Excellent, every high school and college student should read this bookby RosalieJette
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Finding the Meaning of Human Lifeby JamesKr
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May 15, 2009: Thomas Merton's book takes its title from the famous line in John Donne's prose work "Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions". In his collection of sixteen essays, Merton goes deeper into this concept that no man is truly isolated from those around him. He highlights the problems that result from isolation but also offers a solution to help us to connect with others. He challenges us to live a deeper, more meaningful life, which first requires us to accept the fact that as humans, we possess selfish tendencies that damage our sense of community. After accepting this idea and putting such noises and distractions behind us, Merton tells us to selflessly open ourselves to become more compassionate and connected to others, which in turn will cause others to do the same for us. He shows us the possibilities of the gifts, such as love, that God has given us.
The book is written in a fairly simple, straightforward style that wastes no time in getting to the point. However, Merton's message to the reader is anything but simple. Getting the most out of this book requires the reader to read Merton's essay multiple times and reflect on his ideas. His message is not only provocative, but somewhat critical and challenging. The book is very practical and its theme applies to many aspects of our daily life. Its teachings can help us get closer to God as well as with each other. Through his book, Merton helps us understand that there is a strong need for community with not only each other, but with God as well. Even in the toughest times when it seems that there is no one around us to make sense of things, Merton reminds us that God is always with us to listen and understand. Merton clearly demonstrates Donne's point that none of us are an island unto ourselves.I Also Recommend: New Seeds of Contemplation, Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions.
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